Manifesto
Every accentcarries a story.Every storyhas a place here.
Accents creates spaces where immigrant and intercultural leaders are seen, valued, equipped, and welcomed as essential voices in the life of the church.
Our Story
Our Central Belief
Many accents. Many journeys.One identity.
Every Voice. Every Accent. One Ministry.
Real people. Real journeys. One shared mission.
Discover the StoryOur Vision
We envision a church where immigrant and intercultural leaders are fully seen, valued, and empowered to shape communities marked by mutuality, shared leadership, cultural humility, and collective flourishing.
The Basics
What is Accents?
Accents is an intercultural ministry founded in November 2018. Connected to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) network and based in Atlanta, Georgia, it equips immigrant and intercultural church leaders across the United States through leadership coaching, training, and community, in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Korean.
- Founded
- November 2018
- Based In
- Atlanta, GA
- Affiliation
- PC(USA) network
- Reach
- Nationwide
Distinct voices enter from different places, move through different paths, and form a shared body without losing their identity.
Three Audiences
Who does Accents serve?
Immigrant & Intercultural Leaders
Pastors and leaders navigating a new culture, language, and calling, often without a network built for their reality.
Established Congregations & Allies
Churches ready to build mutual, two-way relationships with immigrant and intercultural communities, not top-down outreach.
Mid Councils
Presbyteries and synods seeking practical ways to support and resource the immigrant and intercultural leaders in their care.
Programs
Four Pathways
What does Accents do?
Four connected ways Accents walks alongside intercultural leaders and the congregations who serve with them. Hover or select one to bring it forward.
Verified impact since 2018
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Leaders served
Immigrant and intercultural leaders engaged in coaching, training, and community.
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National gatherings
Held across the Accents network.
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States reached
GA, TX, NV, CA, OH, NY, MO, IL, WI, CO.
Figures reflect Accents' work from November 2018 through July 2026, based on internal program records.
Our Leadership
Four accents. One voice.
Accents is guided by four co-founders, each carrying a distinct calling and cultural experience into a shared work.
Rev. Dr. Gad Mpoyo
Co-Founder
Rev. Dr. Lindsay Armstrong
Co-Founder
Rev. Dr. Rafael Viana
Co-Founder
Rev. Sam Kim
Co-Founder
Institutional Relationships
Rooted in real partnership
Affiliation
Accents is a ministry connected to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) network.
Funding
Accents gatherings have been funded by the PC(USA)'s 1001 New Worshiping Communities movement.
Partnership
Friends on the Journey partners with NCDC Atlanta for registration and coordination.
Upcoming
Save the date
Regional Gathering
Dallas, Texas
August 16–19, 2026
Walk With Us
Every voice belongs in this story.
Whether you're an immigrant or intercultural leader looking for community, or a congregation ready to build mutual relationships, there's a place for you at Accents.